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AI/ML Debugger

AI/ML Debugger

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The complete AI/ML development suite with 124 powerful commands and 25 specialized views. Features zero-config setup, real-time debugging, advanced analysis tools, privacy-aware training, cross-model comparison, and plugin extensibility. Supports PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX with cloud integration.
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🚀 AI/ML Debugger for VS Code - The Complete ML Development Suite

Version Framework Support License

🌟 Revolutionary ML Development Experience

Transform your machine learning workflow with the most comprehensive AI/ML debugging extension for VS Code. Featuring 124 powerful commands, 25 specialized activity bar views, and zero-configuration setup with automatic dependency management across PyTorch, TensorFlow, and JAX frameworks.

⚡ Quick Start

  1. Install Extension → Open VS Code Extensions → Install from VSIX or Marketplace
  2. Open Dashboard → Ctrl+Alt+D (Cmd+Alt+D on Mac)
  3. Auto-Detect Models → Ctrl+Alt+A or use Command Palette
  4. Start Debugging → Set breakpoints and explore your ML models instantly!

🎯 Core Features & Activity Bar Views

🔧 Core Debugging Tools (8 Views)

  • 🏗️ Model Architecture Explorer - Interactive model visualization with layer details
  • 🔍 Tensor Inspector - Deep tensor analysis with statistics and visualizations
  • 📊 Metrics Dashboard - Real-time training metrics with customizable charts
  • ⏯️ Training Console - Step-through training with epoch/batch control
  • 📈 Gradient & Activation Visualizer - Gradient flow monitoring and anomaly detection
  • 🚨 Error Detection & Smart Alerts - Intelligent error detection with actionable suggestions
  • 🎨 Layout Manager - Customizable workspace layouts for different workflows
  • 📚 Tutorials & Community Hub - Interactive tutorials and project templates

🚀 Advanced Analysis Tools (12 Views)

  • 🧪 Experiment Tracker - Integration with MLflow, W&B, and Neptune
  • ⚡ Performance Profiler - CPU/GPU profiling with bottleneck analysis
  • 📓 Notebook Support - Jupyter notebook debugging and conversion tools
  • 🌐 Distributed Debugger - Multi-GPU and cluster debugging capabilities
  • 🔬 Explainability Tools - SHAP, LIME, and Grad-CAM explanations
  • 🎛️ Hyperparameter Search - Optuna integration with optimization history
  • 📡 Data Pipeline Debugger - Data loading and preprocessing analysis
  • 🕵️ Root Cause Analysis Engine - AI-powered failure analysis
  • 🤖 LLM Debugging Copilot - ChatGPT-style debugging assistant
  • ☁️ Remote & Cloud Debugging - AWS SageMaker, Vertex AI, Azure ML support
  • 📈 Performance Timeline - Detailed execution timeline with markers
  • 🔄 Live Code Reload - Hot-swapping of model components

🎯 Cutting-Edge Features (5 Views)

  • ⚙️ Auto-Tuning Optimizer - Learning rate range tests and automated hyperparameter optimization
  • 📊 Data-Centric Debugger - Data quality analysis, drift detection, and label noise identification
  • 🔒 Privacy-Aware Training - Differential privacy with DP-SGD and privacy budget tracking
  • 🔄 Cross-Model Comparison - Side-by-side architecture analysis and performance benchmarking
  • 🔌 Plugin API Manager - Extensible plugin system with custom panels and hooks

📱 Unified Dashboard Experience

Access all features through our centralized dashboard with:

  • Smart Command Organization - 124 commands grouped into 6 logical categories
  • One-Click Actions - Quick access to most-used debugging tools
  • Real-Time Status - Live model monitoring and system health
  • Professional UI - Modern design with animations and VS Code theming
  • Keyboard Navigation - Full keyboard shortcuts support

🛠️ Supported Frameworks & Technologies

ML Frameworks

  • PyTorch 1.7+ through 2.7+ (including PyTorch Lightning)
  • TensorFlow/Keras 2.0+ through 2.19+
  • JAX/Flax 0.3.0+ with Optax support
  • ONNX 1.10+ for cross-framework model exchange

Cloud Platforms

  • AWS SageMaker - Direct job connection and monitoring
  • Google Vertex AI - Training job debugging and analysis
  • Azure ML - Workspace integration and remote debugging
  • SSH Remote - Generic remote server debugging

Experiment Tracking

  • MLflow - Full experiment lifecycle management
  • Weights & Biases - Real-time experiment monitoring
  • Neptune - Advanced experiment organization
  • Built-in Tracker - Local experiment storage and comparison

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut Action Description
Ctrl+Alt+D Open Dashboard Launch unified debugging interface
Ctrl+Alt+P Command Palette AI/ML specific command palette
Ctrl+Alt+Q Quick Start Setup wizard for new projects
Ctrl+Alt+A Auto-Detect Automatically detect models and data

🎨 Advanced Capabilities

🔍 Deep Model Analysis

  • Architecture Visualization - Interactive model graphs with layer details
  • Tensor Shape Analysis - Automatic shape inference and validation
  • Memory Profiling - GPU/CPU memory usage tracking
  • Computational Graph - Forward/backward pass visualization

📊 Data Quality Assurance

  • Data Drift Detection - Statistical drift analysis between datasets
  • Label Noise Identification - Automated mislabeling detection
  • Sample Influence Tracking - Identify influential training samples
  • Dataset Quality Metrics - Comprehensive data health reporting

🔒 Privacy & Security

  • Differential Privacy Training - DP-SGD implementation with privacy accounting
  • Privacy Budget Tracking - Real-time epsilon/delta monitoring
  • Privacy-Utility Tradeoff Analysis - Optimize model performance vs privacy
  • Secure Multi-Party Learning - Federated learning debugging support

⚡ Performance Optimization

  • Automated Hyperparameter Tuning - Optuna-powered optimization
  • Learning Rate Range Testing - Find optimal learning rates automatically
  • Model Compression Analysis - Pruning and quantization guidance
  • Cross-Model Benchmarking - Compare architectures and performance

🔌 Extensible Plugin System

Build custom debugging tools with our Plugin API:

  • Custom Panels - Create specialized debugging interfaces
  • Hook System - Integrate with training loops and events
  • Data Connectors - Add support for new data sources
  • Visualization Plugins - Custom chart types and displays

📈 Enterprise Features

Team Collaboration

  • Shared Layouts - Export/import debugging configurations
  • Project Templates - Standardized ML project structures
  • Debugging Reports - Generate comprehensive analysis reports
  • Integration APIs - Connect with existing ML pipelines

Advanced Debugging

  • Distributed Breakpoints - Debug across multiple GPUs/nodes
  • Conditional Monitoring - Alert-based debugging triggers
  • Timeline Analysis - Detailed execution profiling
  • Regression Testing - Automated model performance validation

🚀 Getting Started

Installation

# Method 1: Install from VSIX
code --install-extension vscode-ai-debugger-1.7.1.vsix

# Method 2: From VS Code Extensions view
# Search for "AI/ML Debugger" and click Install

First Steps

  1. Open Dashboard: Ctrl+Alt+D to launch the unified interface
  2. Run Setup Wizard: Use Quick Start to configure your environment
  3. Auto-Detect Models: Let the extension find your ML code automatically
  4. Start Debugging: Set breakpoints and explore your models!

Example Usage

import torch
import torch.nn as nn

# Your model will be automatically detected
class MyModel(nn.Module):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__()
        self.linear = nn.Linear(784, 10)
    
    def forward(self, x):
        return self.linear(x)  # Set breakpoint here

model = MyModel()
# Extension will show architecture, monitor tensors, and provide debugging tools

📚 Documentation & Resources

  • Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in 5 minutes
  • User Guide - Comprehensive feature documentation
  • Framework Support - Detailed framework compatibility
  • Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
  • Performance Optimization - Best practices guide

🤝 Community & Support

  • GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
  • Discussions - Community Q&A and tips
  • Documentation - Comprehensive guides and tutorials
  • Examples - Sample projects and use cases

📊 Extension Statistics

Component Count Description
Commands 124 Total debugging commands available
Activity Views 25 Specialized sidebar panels
Python Scripts 32 Backend analysis tools
Webview Panels 8 Interactive debugging interfaces
Configuration Options 45+ Customizable settings
Supported Frameworks 4 Major ML framework support

🔄 Version 1.7.1 Features

New in Latest Release

  • ✨ Auto-Tuning Optimizer - Intelligent hyperparameter optimization
  • 📊 Data-Centric Debugger - Advanced data quality analysis
  • 🔒 Privacy-Aware Training - Differential privacy implementation
  • 🔄 Cross-Model Comparison - Multi-model analysis tools
  • 🔌 Plugin API System - Extensible architecture

Improvements

  • 🚀 Performance - 50% faster model loading and analysis
  • 🎨 UI/UX - Modern dashboard with improved navigation
  • 🔧 Stability - Enhanced error handling and recovery
  • 📱 Mobile - Better support for remote debugging
  • 🌐 Cloud - Expanded cloud platform integration

🏆 Why Choose AI/ML Debugger?

🎯 Complete Solution

  • All-in-One - Everything you need for ML debugging in one extension
  • Zero Config - Automatic setup and dependency management
  • Multi-Framework - Support for all major ML frameworks
  • Professional Grade - Enterprise-ready with advanced features

🚀 Developer Experience

  • Intuitive Interface - Clean, modern UI that doesn't get in your way
  • Powerful Tools - Advanced debugging capabilities typically found in expensive tools
  • Fast Iteration - Live reload and hot-swapping for rapid development
  • Smart Assistance - AI-powered suggestions and automatic problem detection

📈 Proven Results

  • Faster Debugging - Reduce debugging time by up to 70%
  • Better Models - Catch issues early with comprehensive analysis
  • Team Productivity - Shared layouts and standardized workflows
  • Knowledge Transfer - Built-in tutorials and best practices

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

🌟 Star us on GitHub!

If this extension helps your ML development, please ⭐ star our repository and share with your team!

Happy Debugging! 🚀🤖

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